What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It's often rapped but never spoken" from December 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“It's often rapped but never spoken”

This clue appeared as 67-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GAVEL

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “It's often rapped but never spoken” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 7, 2025 as 67-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's often rapped but never spoken” clue?+

The answer is GAVEL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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